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Diversity and Inclusion Operations Director - South Chicagoland

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Government & Politics
    People, HR & Administration
  • Oak Lawn

Requirements

  • Education Required:
  • Bachelor’s Degree required, from an accredited college or university.
  • Experience Required:
  • 5-10 years required, of progressive leadership experience as a diversity, equity, and inclusion expert and/or a combination of equivalent experience and transferrable skills such as policy and program development.
  • Work Experience, Skills & Abilities:
  • Excellent interpersonal, cross-cultural communication, diversity, organizational and problem-solving skills required.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a culturally diverse workforce and provide leadership in organizational change.
  • Proven builder with leadership capabilities and implementation skills that promote team cohesion and drive initiatives from start to completion.
  • Demonstrated track record of implementing positive cultural change that has had lasting impact on an organization.
  • Outstanding verbal, written, presentation and interpersonal skills. Ability to effectively communicate with various levels within the organization.
  • Strong leadership with an ability to cultivate a common vision and collaborative culture to achieve organizational goals.
  • Demonstrated experience in employing effective problem solving and leadership skills to bring about transformational change.

Responsibilities

  • - Strategic advisor to senior leaders and HR Strategic Business Partners on all DEI-related matters. Integrates shared decision making and change management approaches.
  • - Partners with other stakeholders to advance action plans and drive progress on DEI goals.
  • - Evaluates existing initiatives, programs and policies and recommends additions and enhancements to promote a more diverse and inclusive culture and workforce.
  • - Identifies key performance indicators and uses benchmark data from internal and external sources to support advancing improvements.
  • - Serves as strategic advisor on DEI messaging, multicultural communications and outreach to patients, teammates, and community.
  • - Serve as an expert and a resource for the organization. Educate others on DEI issues, and coach and consult with Human Resources leadership on diversity issues and developments.
  • - Develops cultural programming to connect staff from diverse cultural backgrounds, celebrate diversity, and encourage dialogue and understanding.
  • - Develops and maintains effective collaborative relationships with external stakeholders and community partners to advance strategies to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • - Ensures the applicability, relevance, and alignment of all diversity, equity, and inclusion related policies.
  • - Works with the Market Chief Diversity Officer and other enterprise DEI leaders to ensure alignment and execution of the enterprise Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategic goals.

FAQs

What is the main responsibility of the Diversity and Inclusion Operations Director?

The main responsibility is to oversee the South Chicagoland Patient Service Area strategy, implementing and strengthening structures, policies, and practices to create an inclusive environment for patients, teammates, and the communities served.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university is required.

How many years of experience are necessary for this role?

5-10 years of progressive leadership experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion, or a combination of equivalent experience and transferable skills, are required.

What skills are essential for this position?

Essential skills include excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communication, organizational and problem-solving skills, leadership capabilities, and the ability to work effectively with a culturally diverse workforce.

Will the Director work with senior leadership?

Yes, the Director will serve as a strategic advisor to senior leaders and HR Strategic Business Partners on all DEI-related matters.

Is collaboration with external stakeholders part of the job?

Yes, the Director will develop and maintain effective collaborative relationships with external stakeholders and community partners to advance DEI strategies.

What kind of programming will the Director develop?

The Director will develop cultural programming to connect staff from diverse backgrounds, celebrate diversity, and encourage dialogue and understanding.

What is the significance of the position in relation to health equity?

The Director will support broad organizational initiatives related to health equity, organizational culture, teammate engagement, patient experience, and community engagement.

Will the Director be involved in evaluating existing DEI initiatives?

Yes, the Director will evaluate existing initiatives, programs, and policies and recommend enhancements to promote a more diverse and inclusive culture and workforce.

How does this role align with the enterprise DEI goals?

The Director will work with the Market Chief Diversity Officer and other enterprise DEI leaders to ensure alignment and execution of the enterprise Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion strategic goals.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2018
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health are now Advocate Health – the fifth-largest nonprofit integrated health system in the U.S. Advocate Health is the fifth-largest nonprofit integrated health system in the United States –created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois, Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health serves nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs nearly 150,000 team members across 67 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides nearly $5 billion in annual community benefits.